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URL 71Y

1982 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2315cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,835 mi
Last recorded79,835 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 1982 BMW 3 Series93,094 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationURL 71Y
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,315cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 79,835 miles

offside front chassis leg area's corroding / under body area's

Fail 4 Jun 2019 79,835 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

offside front chassis leg area's corroding / under body area's

Pass 12 Jun 2018 79,678 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 78,845 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front tyres cracking

Pass 23 May 2016 77,801 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 77,801 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 77,731 miles

Nearside Front wing mirror missing

exhaust system corroded

slight corrosion front suspension

slight corrosion rear suspension

slight oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2016 77,727 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wing mirror missing

exhaust system corroded

slight corrosion front suspension

slight corrosion rear suspension

slight oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2015 77,436 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 77,069 miles

wheels/tyres protruding beyond wheel arches

Fail 25 Nov 2013 77,052 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 13 Nov 2012 74,357 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 73,825 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 73,083 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 73,054 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 73,037 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 13 Apr 2007 71,228 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 71,228 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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URL 71Y is a 1982 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,315cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1982 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 93,094 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying URL 71Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 44 years old, this BMW 3 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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URL 71Y is a 1982 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1982.

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